The Need to Debunk the Myth of Costly Fresh Produce

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan says numerous studies conducted by the Agriculture Research Service prove that eating fresh produce is not cost prohibitive for consumers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …

EGG-celent Food Safety Tips

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry

It is time to get hopping on those preparations for your Easter celebration and USDA Food Safety Expert Diane Van has some pointers to help ensure that the tradition of hiding eggs is a fun and safe activity. Preparation: Download Audio Coloring: Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture …

Oil Dependence

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Energy, Florida, General, Georgia

Everett Griner talks directly to the politicians. “Don’t tell me what…tell me how!” Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026

Vilsack Defends Office and Facility Closings

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack recently defended the closing of several USDA research facilities and hundreds of county offices across the country. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Website Audio Stream Test for Citrus Crop Webcast

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

CLICK HERE to test your audio stream for our upcoming “LIVE” webcast coverage of the release of USDA’s monthly Citrus Crop Forecast program to begin at about 8:30 a. m. Tuesday morning April 10, 2012. Hear the audio stream in this post to test your system, and stay tuned for the LIVE website audio stream program to begin about 8:30 a. m. …

Bill Castle Discusses Windbreaks For Citrus Protection

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

University of Florida emeritus professor Bill Castle discusses the reason for windbreaks in citrus groves, favored windbreak varieties, and their planting and care. He was interviewed following a recent presentation he made at a field day near Lake Placid. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored …

UF Researcher Has Citrus Black Spot Recommendations

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney offers management recommendations for citrus black spot, which has only been detected in the Gulf region but is a concern to growers throughout Florida. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Labor Solutions- Bringing People Together! Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …

Feral Hogs

Dan Agri View, Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia

Wild hog destruction is still growing. States are still baffled about controlling the wild hogs. Everett Griner gives us the latest. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable …

Citrus Industry Addresses Biochar, Psyllids, FAWN and More

Dan Citrus, Florida, General

An article in the April issue of Citrus Industry magazine tells how burning of dead trees in groves can produce biochar, which may be beneficial in groves. Other topics addressed include Asian citrus psyllid sprays and the Florida Automated Weather Network’s Citrus Microsprinkler Irrigation Scheduler. There’s even a profile of a rock and roll citrus grower. Citrus Industry editor Ernie …

Hamming it up for Easter

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Florida, General, Georgia, Pork

Pamela Johnson, director of consumer communications for the Pork Checkoff, wants to be sure that consumers know that any questions they may have about their Easter ham can be answered by calling their hotline or visiting them online. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida …